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T396 KGT

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 KGT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2012 126,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2011
Pass 5 Jun 2007 225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TCS light stays on

engine management light stays on

vehicle has a seriously damaged marker

Pass 1 Jun 2006 225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 225 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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T396 KGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T396 KGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T396 KGT registered?

T396 KGT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T396 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T396 KGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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